Unsaturated Fatty Acids have one or more alkenyl functional groups that exist along the chain. Alkenyl is an un-saturated chemical compound, containing at least one carbon-to- carbon double bond. Each alkenyl substitutes a single bonded part of the chain with a double bonded portion.
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Chemical Formula
C18H34O2 (oleic)Chemical Structure & Image:
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Nutritional Facts:
Unsaturated Fatty Acids have one or more alkenyl functional groups that exist along the chain. Alkenyl is an un-saturated chemical compound, containing at least one carbon-to- carbon double bond. Each alkenyl substitutes a single bonded part of the chain with a double bonded portion.Foods that contain unsaturated fatty acids:
• Cashew nuts• Oils
• Etc.
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